Healthy Back - (Previously Backcare and Pilates)

Pre-requisite: Fundamental Group Matwork This is a one-day course including: Learn about the common causes of back pain and the strategies to educate your clients to minimise back problems. Using current research you will learn to adapt Pilates based Matwork movements to help your clients. On completion of the course, you will be awarded the Pilates Institute Certificate of Attendance for Healthy Back & Pilates.

Shoulder Girdle & Neck

Pre-requisite: Fundamental Group Matwork This is a one-day course including: This one day course comprises one half day for each topic although there will be some crossover. The day will cover the structure and function of the Shoulder girdle and Neck. Anatomy and Physiology together with common problems associated to this area. Some discussion will take place relating information to Pilates Institute Method.

Sacroiliac & Hip

Pre-requisite: Fundamental Group Matwork This is a one-day course including: During the day you will learn about the structure and function of the Sacroiliac and Hip joints. Common problems associated with these two areas will be discussed along with the Anatomy and Physiology of the joints. This is a very important area for the Pilates Institute Method – it is important that a firm understanding of this area of the body is shown.

Knee & Foot

Pre-requisite: Fundamental Group Matwork This is a one-day course including: This is a one day course studying the structure and function of the knee and foot. The anatomy and physiology of the two areas will be covered and common problems associated with them will be explored. These areas are relevant to posture and stability an understanding of the working order will help when assessing clients.

Clinical Posture

Pre-requisite: Fundamental Group Matwork This is a one-day course including: Postural assessment is important in order to design a specific programme to meet individual needs of clients Clinical Postural Assessment will look in detail at alignment. Muscle Length Testing will be an important part of this day. Issues affecting posture will be explored. You will learn how to assess posture and use clinical reasoning to create a personalised programme.

Communication Skills

Pre-requisite: Commencement of Matwork 1 This is a one-day course including: A day designed to build or refine the communication skills and confidence required for sucessful movement teaching skills.